James Gunn’s Superman operates on a litany of fantasies: a world where superpowered individuals have existed for centuries and roam among us, a world where the public almost universally loves a singular alien who has come to planet Earth to uplift and protect humanity’s greatest ideals in the name of a better tomorrow. Those are key […]
Krypto’s ‘Superman’ Spotlight Is Inspiring People to Adopt Their Own Superdog
While Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates the success of DC Studios’ Superman, the true winners from this past weekend’s blockbuster may have more in common with Krypto. The Superdog who stole the movie has inspired an uptick in pet adoption interest. According to dog-training app Woofz, “Google searches for ‘adopt a dog near me’ jumped up […]
Open Channel: What’d You Think of ‘Superman’?
It’s been over a decade since the last proper Superman movie hit theaters, and this weekend finally broke that long streak with Superman (formerly subtitled Legacy). This has been one of the most talked-about superhero movies in recent memory, and one that comes with some baggage. Before writer/director James Gunn came onboard, it seemed Henry Cavill would don […]
Report: David Zaslav Pushed Back on Ta-Nahesi Coates’ Black ‘Superman’ Movie for Being ‘Too Woke’
On the eve of James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman film, the Wall Street Journal released a quantitative report that essentially signaled the film as Warner Bros.’ last chance to make its comic book brand soar. No pressure. However, within the lengthy, half-pop culture, half-financial report was the revelation that Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav turned down a […]
Warner Bros. Gives Up on ‘Akira’ Remake, But Hollywood Won’t
Well, it’s happened. After 20 years of shuffling creative teams and development hell, Warner Bros. finally called it and won’t remake Akira. But things aren’t ending there, according to the Hollywood Reporter. WB’s simply let go of the movie rights it acquired back in 2002. They’ve now returned to the manga’s publisher, Kodansha; according to […]
Warner Bros. Discovery Is Splitting Into Two Companies (Again)
Just three years after they first merged, Warner Bros. Discovery is separating off into two different companies in an attempt to carve away the lucrative studio and streaming sections of the company from its struggling networks. “The cultural significance of this great company and the impactful stories it has brought to life for more than […]
‘MultiVersus’ Shows the Limits of IP Crossover Bonanzas
This weekend marks the end of a short, but strange era: MultiVersus, a platform fighter featuring a bunch of Warner Bros. characters, has shut down. The game was intended as a hopeful rival to Super Smash Bros., and after a promising start, WB has cut bait about a year after its full relaunch. That MultiVersus died isn’t really a surprise these […]
Hell Yeah, ‘Sinners’ Comes Home to Streaming Next Week
You’ve seen it in theaters, and probably in IMAX. Pretty soon, you’ll be able to watch Sinners in the comfort of your own home, as it comes to VOD platforms beginning Tuesday, June 3. Ryan Coogler’s period piece vampire thriller has been the talk of the town since its mid-April release, and you’ll be able […]
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Kills to a Series-Best Box Office
After 14 years, the Final Destination series returned to theaters with this weekend’s Bloodlines, and audiences flocked to see some young adults perish. Per Variety, the horror flick has earned $102 million worldwide, a new best for the series. That take is an even split (heh) of $51 million domestically and internationally. For reference, The Final Destination and Final […]
A Minecraft Movie Is Expanding With a Theatrical Sing-Along Version
A Minecraft Movie was already one of the biggest movies of the month, and now it’s about to get bigger with a singalong version. Earlier today, Warner Bros. announced a “Block Party Edition” hitting theaters which’ll let attendees “sing (and meme) along” to the film’s handful of tunes from Jack Black. Screenings start this weekend, […]